This 180° Stainless Steel Hinge is available in variants to suit single cabinets with a surface mounted door of 1.5 or 2.00 mm thickness in RH or LH application.  It is manufactured in robust AISI 316 with a self- securing pin in POM or stainless steel, which ensures easy fitment and removal. Suits door returns of 16 mm.

The new Dirak 7-320 series toggle latches offer secure tightening and locking of twin components in AISI 304 stainless steel with anti-vibration performance by virtue of the dead centre override and push button release, available from standard. Fixing is by means of screws or rivets presenting a sleek appearance with satin polished finish when assembled.

Over-centre toggle catches are frequently the solution of choice on furniture, cases, housings and inspection panels for simple, firm operation, where nonetheless it is necessary to protect contents with a secure closure system which limits casual operation, so that people can self-protect, while retaining a means of low cost rapid operation with firm closure.

For further information on these new over-centre toggle latches please contact us here at FDB Panel Fittings

We are delighted that our Online Store can offer customers urgent supply of  components for panel mounting in the configuration of specialist earth line protection panels and for complete panels if required.

These industrial-level devices are suited to operation in environments including military, utilities, manufacturing, offices and similar. Components include earth leakage protection relays, CT coils, earth fault monitors, multi-function RCDs, combined earth fault & earth line monitors, also stand-alone enclosed single and three-phase electrical protection panels.

These new DIRAK over-centre toggle latches offer slider release or padlocking operation, and feature a stainless-steel toggle loop. They provide a high retaining force with low manual effort, simply by tightening two spring loaded components together and locking them.

The new 7-320.01 series features a release slider in AISI 304 or red ABS with raised thumb pad for easy operation while the padlockable variant includes a 5mm eyelet for use where access control is required.

Over-centre toggle catches of this type are widely used on furniture, cabinets, packaging cases and access panels in low security areas, where there is a need to protect contents from the environment and provide a simple means of closure so that personnel can self-protect, while offering a low cost solution with rapid operation and firm fixing.

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Here at FDB Panel Fittings we have always prided ourselves on our dedication to customer service which we are now able to achieve through our Online Store and an experienced tele-sales team who have excellent direct relationships with our sales partners. Our status as a Main Distributor for DIRAK is a major plank in that support platform but we also rely on other long term relationships with the well known manufacturers in the marketplace.

So if you are in need of a handle, a hinge or a sealing strip to match an existing installation or hardware to complete a new project then please check out the rest of our Online Store and/or give us a call.

We are pleased to announce that we now offer a full range of DIRAK hardware components for the mechanical engineering environment, and as protective security solutions, many of which are now available ex-stock online for urgent delivery. For example, in addition to secure compression and multi-point latches, the E-LINE product range also offers a mechatronic locking solution for machine management providing the user with the highest levels in safety.

Convenience and safety are primary concerns where enclosure safety is involved and are addressed by provision of clear visual indicators of locking status which increase security and saves time on additional checks. Therefore, various locking status displays have been incorporated into this range of hardware products for easier and faster verification/confirmation. This is achieved by use of LED modules which blink in the open state, symbols pictured on the housings and/or protective caps that are “open” in the open position.

Compression locks provide secure gasket pull down with vibration resistant operation as well as providing large force transmission. Other locking systems incorporate smart accessories that provide access control especially suited to data centre cabinets.

With the combined expertise of our team in modular systems, we can find the perfect solution for specific applications, with a particular focus on the following end-product requirements: mounting holes, inserts/adapters, door size/door thickness, sheet metal thickness, installation type (bolts, weld-on, tool-less).

This pairing with market leading sales partners engenders confidence that our hardware offering meets all safety, security, and flexibility requirements such as Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG Other features include: Load change, Water and dust protection, Grounding and Vibration resistance.

Our sales partner DIRAK has developed flat Compression Lever Latches that are a snap to install: They are also vibration-proof and for lighter applications, we can also offer the clip-in version made of PA .

Rod locking is sometimes essential on larger doors either for access security or to ensure even gasket compression and thereby sealing integrity of the cabinet so we make things easier by having a range of standard length rod kits available ex-stock for urgent delivery from our Online store.

To complement these rod sets a range of locking handles is available from L or T types to robust swinghandle designs with three way cams.

Our team here at FDB Panel Fittings have recently explained that they focus much attention on the transportation industry where sales partners DIRAK have developed individual solutions for railway applications over the last few decades.

This has called for the highest levels of safety and vibration resistance at fast/high speeds coupled with consideration for the lifespan of rail vehicles which require high-quality, durable, and long-lasting products that always guarantee a secure connection in every environment of rail applications. This includes the need for clear visual indication of locking status which increases security and saves time on additional checks. The FDB team therefore advise locks in railway vehicles that provide clear displays for the train operators and passengers so they can easily and quickly confirm all products’ locked status.

In particular many rail installations call for exceptional weather resistance, since all products installed on the exterior of rail vehicles are exposed to extreme weather conditions including dirt and pollution, temperature changes, UV radiation.

These external factors demand high-quality materials and durable construction so they can offer solutions that can withstand the conditions of each respective environment and guarantee/ensure safe functionality. For example, Fire Protection in accordance with DIN EN 45545-3 since the most common causes of rail vehicle fires are arson, negligence, or defects in the electrical systems. A test scenario was developed for these types of emergency cases by exposing multiple products in various applications to temperatures up to 1,000°C for different lengths of time. It was explained that a variety of products have undergone this test and have received a certificate for meeting the requirements of classification E60 (equivalent to 60 minutes at 1,000°C).

Hardware products with compression as a feature are often called for in railway applications since they offer users maximum convenience while simultaneously applying uniform pressure, and ensuring your application is perfectly sealed. They can protect the critical infrastructure from the ingress of dirt, dust, and water. While offering vibration and shock resistance. This is especially important since the long lifespan of rail vehicles requires high-quality products with special properties that can withstand high vibration and shock environments. A requirement that calls for great emphasis on shock and vibration resistance and testing to ensure that they comply with basic standards such as DIN EN 61373.